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   shoulder

   /ˈʃəʊldə/

   noun

   • 1. the upper joint of each of a person's arms and the part of the body between this and the neck: "I was carrying a bag over my shoulder"
   • ▪ (in quadrupeds) the joint of the upper forelimb and the adjacent part of the back.
   • ▪ the part of a bird or insect at which the wing is attached.
   • ▪ a joint of meat from the upper foreleg and shoulder blade of an animal: "a shoulder of lamb"
   • ▪ a part of a garment covering the shoulder: "a jacket with padded shoulders"
   • ▪ the upper part of the back and arms: "a tall youth with broad shoulders"
   • ▪ a person's shoulders regarded as bearing responsibility or hardship or providing strength: "all accounts place the blame squarely on his shoulders"
   • 2. a part of something resembling a shoulder in shape, position, or function: "the shoulder of a pulley"
   • ▪ a point at which a steep slope descends from a plateau or highland area: "the shoulder of the hill sloped down"
   • 3. another term for hard shoulder

   verb

   • 1. put (something heavy) over one's shoulder or shoulders to carry: "we shouldered our crippling backpacks and set off slowly up the hill"
   • ▪ take on (a burden or responsibility): "the day-to-day work will be shouldered by an action group" Similar take ontake on oneselfundertakeacceptassumebearcarrysupportsustainbe responsible for
   • 2. push (someone or something) out of one's way with one's shoulder: "she shouldered him brusquely aside" Similar pushshovethrustpropeljostleelbowforcecrowdprodpokenudgeknockrambulldozesweepbundlehustlehurryrushmanhandle
   • ▪ make progress by shouldering someone or something out of one's way: "he shouldered past a woman with a baby"

   Word Origin Old Englishsculdor, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch schouder and German Schulter.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHOULDER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   used to refer to the responsibility that someone has or feels for something: A huge burden was lifted from my shoulders (= I became much less worried) when I told my parents about my problem. Responsibility for the dispute rests squarely on the shoulders of the president. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. shoulder noun (MEAT) [ C or U ]

   • Znaczenie Shoulder, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     shoulder definicja: 1. one of the two parts of the body at...

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     SHOULDER meaning: 1. one of the two parts of the body at...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shoulderShoulder Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHOULDER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word 'shoulder' in British and American English. Find out the different parts of speech, grammar, and idioms related to 'shoulder'.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › shoulderShoulder - definition of shoulder by The Free Dictionary

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   shoul·der. (shōl′dər) n. 1. a. The joint connecting the arm with the torso. b. The part of the human body between the neck and upper arm. 2. a. The joint of a vertebrate animal that connects the forelimb to the trunk. b. The part of an animal near this joint. 3. often shoulders The area of the back from one shoulder to the other. 4.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSHOULDER | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of shoulder as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and idioms. Find out how to say shoulder in different languages and how to use a translator tool.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shoulderShoulder - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. the part of a garment that covers or fits over the shoulder. “an ornamental gold braid on the shoulder of his uniform” see more. noun. a narrow edge of land (usually unpaved) along the side of a road. “the car pulled off onto the shoulder ” synonyms: berm. see more. verb. lift onto one's shoulders. see more. verb.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › shoulder_1shoulder noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   1 physically close to someone The large crowd stood shoulder to shoulder in the stands. 2 as one group that has the same aims, opinions, etc. straight from the shoulder